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Local time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
I am a Beta user that recently activated Win 11 Pro for $199.00 USD via an Amazon USB/KEY purchase. I want to unenroll my device when the next major release of Windows launches because I do not want to unenroll immediately, necessitating a clean install. The slide button is grayed-out under the “Stop getting preview builds” and is set to OFF. Does anyone know when the next major
release is tentatively scheduled and if I should be able to leave the Insider Program then (with the slide button becoming active again/not grayed-out to be able to reset to ON)? Windows Build/Version 22621.290/22H2 OS Windows 11 Pro
(Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2 Computer type Laptop Manufacturer/Model MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) CPU Apple M1 Memory 16 GB Antivirus N360 Other Info Win 11 Insider
Preview Beta Channel initially installed then changed to Release Channel: Then on 8/14/22 changed back to Beta because of consistent 0x800f081f WU errors.
Local time3:45 AMPosts1,102OS Windows 11
The build series 22621, 22H2 is scheduled to be released to the public sometime in September/October. My Computers
Local time11:45 AMPosts2,865OS Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
I am a Beta user that recently activated Win 11 Pro for $199.00 USD via an Amazon USB/KEY purchase. I want to unenroll my device when the next major release of Windows launches because I do not want to unenroll immediately, necessitating a clean install. The slide button is grayed-out under
the “Stop getting preview builds” and is set to OFF. Does anyone know when the next major release is tentatively scheduled and if I should be able to leave the Insider Program then (with the slide button becoming active again/not grayed-out to be able to reset to ON)? I just checked and it had done that to
me. If that has happened, you just relink to MS account and then button is active again. I just checked that as well. My Computer
BreeWell-known memberLocal time11:45 AMPosts7,051Location S/E England, UK OS Windows 11 Home
I am a Beta user that recently activated Win 11 Pro for $199.00 USD via an Amazon USB/KEY purchase. I want to unenroll my device when the next major release of Windows launches because I do not want to unenroll immediately, necessitating a clean install. My Computers
Local time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
I thank you all for promptly and completely answering my questions and for the suggestion regarding the Release Channel change. I will attempt to relink to my MS account and then mark this thread as Solved (even if my relinking is unsuccessful). My Computer
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time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
I had to re-register my Insider account and upon opening Win 11 “Choose your Insider settings” the DEV Channel was – unexpectantly -- the default button selected although BETA was active before re-registration. I immediately changed to the Release Preview button, then a green check mark displayed along with “You’re on the latest build (22621.290 ni_release) for your device. However, in
the background, the DEV Channel’s “Quality Update Stack Package - (Version 1022.621.2011.0)” had already been automatically installed and I stopped (until 7/14/22) update KB5016322 Windows 11 Insider Dev Build 25151.1010 (rs_prerelease) from fully downloading at approximately 67%. I understand that some updates cannot be uninstalled. Is there a method to delete the DEV build 25151.1010 before it is fully downloaded/installed and what about the Stack Package that is already installed? Will
both DEV updates install over the Release build? My Computer
Local time11:45 AMPosts2,865OS Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
I had to re-register my Insider account and upon opening Win 11 “Choose your Insider settings” the DEV Channel was – unexpectantly -- the default button selected although BETA was active before re-registration. I immediately changed to the Release Preview button, then a green check mark
displayed along with “You’re on the latest build (22621.290 ni_release) for your device. However, in the background, the DEV Channel’s “Quality Update Stack Package - (Version 1022.621.2011.0)” had already been automatically installed and I stopped (until 7/14/22) update KB5016322 Windows 11 Insider Dev Build 25151.1010 (rs_prerelease) from fully downloading at approximately 67%. I understand that some updates cannot be uninstalled. Is there a method to delete the DEV build 25151.1010
before it is fully downloaded/installed and what about the Stack Package that is already installed? Will both DEV updates install over the Release build? Re. stack package - I doubt that will be an issue. My Computer
Local time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
cereberus I will likely do that tomorrow after I understand a bit more about that option. I appreciate your promptness and your initial comments were spot on regarding relinking my account. My Computer
Local time11:45 AMPosts2,865OS Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
cereberus I will likely do that tomorrow after I understand a bit more about that option. I appreciate your promptness and your initial comments were spot on regarding relinking my account. My Computer
Local time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
Per cereberus’ suggestion, I deleted all the FILES within the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution Folder (did not remove/delete the FOLDER) via SAFE MODE. I then ran Windows Update and the partially downloaded DEV update was successfully removed. I am now within the Release Preview Channel and Queued for Unenrollment of preview builds when the next major release of Windows releases to the
public. Thanks to all who replied, especially to cereberus An excellent YouTube video by majorgeeks “How to Delete the SoftwareDistribution Folder in Windows 10 & 11” gives a tutorial on using Safe Mode (easy) and a more involved method to remove the Folder FILES (but no need to remove the FOLDER) One last comment: there have been several times I have paused updates and wondered if there was a way to delete those files before completing the download and halting installation
– this is the easy method to do just that. My Computer
Local time4:45 AMPosts17OS Windows 11 Pro (Activated) Beta Build/Version 22621.730/22H2
UPDATE: I had to return to the Beta from the Release Channel because I could not resolve the constant 0x800f081f errors of Win Update. Upon changing back to Beta, the new cumulative update installed without errors. I gained good experience from trying numerous workarounds with the update failures over a month's time. My Computer
Local time11:45 AM Posts2,865OS Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
UPDATE: I had to return to the Beta from the Release Channel because I could not resolve the constant 0x800f081f errors of Win Update. Upon changing back to Beta, the new cumulative update installed without errors. I gained good experience from trying numerous workarounds with the update
failures over a month's time. The important thing is to protect against errors/mistakes e.g. data backup, image backups etc. My Computer
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